Online Classes for September and October 2024 

• Classes offered online via Zoom
• Computer or smart device required
• Register in advance using the links below
• After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions to join class
   

• When: Monday, September 30, 2024 5:00 PM (AZ Time)
• Topic: Planting Spring Wildflowers In Arizona wildflowers are beautiful and also fickle. What makes a great or not so great wildflower year? How can you improve your chances of success growing wildflowers in your own landscape? Join our Master Gardener presentation to find out.
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• Presenter: Deb North
• Levels: All levels

• When: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 5:00 PM (AZ Time)
• Topic: Pruning Part 1: Basics and Shrubs. Pruning is a complex topic, so we've divided the topic into two classes. Sign up for either or both. Part 1 covers the basic principles of pruning with an emphasis on woody shrubs. What is rejuvenation pruning and when should you be using it? What's the difference between shearing, heading, and size reduction, and which should you be doing? We'll also talk about tools and when NOT to prune.
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• Presenter: Toni Moore
• Levels: All levels

• When: Monday, October 7, 2024 5:00 PM (AZ Time)
• Topic: Short Take: What to do in the Garden This Month Short Takes are 15-30 minute classes that focus on a single idea with straightforward, common-sense information that will help you increase your gardening success. October is a glorious month for gardening, and there’s plenty to do! In this Short Take, we’ll help you make the most of the beautiful weather ahead, so you can plan your time wisely and accomplish everything needed to create your personal garden paradise.
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• Presenter: Paul Larson
• Levels: All levels

• When: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 5:00 PM (AZ Time)
• Topic: Pruning Part2: Trees and More Techniques Pruning is a complex topic, so we've divided the topic into two classes. Sign up for either or both. In Part 2, we'll dig deeper into the basic philosophy and techniques of pruning, with an emphasis on trees & palms. Learn about the 4 D's, and how pruning can help increase the beauty and prolong the life of your trees. We'll also learn when NOT to prune!
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• Presenter: Toni Moore
• Levels: All levels

• When: Monday< October 14, 2024 5:00 PM (AZ Time)
• Topic: SPECIAL Short Take: Fall Plant Sale Preview Short Takes are 15-30 minute classes that focus on a single idea with straightforward, common-sense information that will help you increase your gardening success. In this Short Take, we’ll take you behind the scenes to show what goes into hosting our community plant sales. We’ll highlight a variety of plants to help you plan ahead and choose the perfect additions for your home garden. Get ready for the best plant sale in town!
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• Presenter: William Walther
• Levels: All levels

• When: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 5:00 PM (AZ Time)
• Topic: NEW SERIES: Invasive Plants - How to Identify Buffel Grass with the Cooperative Extension Invasive Plant Specialist Join us for a new series of talks on invasive plant species, presented by Cooperative Extension Specialist Ben Tully. This series will explore how to identify invasive plants and strategies for controlling their spread. The first session will focus on Buffelgrass. Buffelgrass is an invasive plant you've likely heard of it, but could you recognize it out of a lineup of native grasses? Come learn how to identify buffelgrass, why it's such an infamous invader, and how YOU can help protect our desert ecosystem and communities from fire risk.
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• Presenter: Ben Tully
• Levels: All levels

• When: Monday, October 21, 2025 5:00 PM (AZ Time)
• Topic: Short Take: How to Dig a Planting Hole Short Takes are 15-30 minute classes that focus on a single idea with straightforward, common-sense information that will help you increase your gardening success. The most important day in your plants young life is the day you plant it. Let’s clear up the confusion about the how to get your plants started correctly. Our focus is on trees but this technique is simple and easy and can be used for all plants.
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• Presenter:  Team MG
• Levels: All levels

• When: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 5:00 PM (AZ Time)
• Topic: Growing Grapes in the Sonoran Desert Grape vines are a beautiful and versatile addition to any garden—and they offer delicious, healthy treats! However, growing them in Southern Arizona can be challenging. If you want to give your grape vines the best chance to thrive, join us for this beginner’s class. We’ll cover everything you need to know about selecting, planting, training, and maintaining healthy grape vines in our unique climate. Please note, the class may run longer than 1 hour depending on questions.
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• Presenter: Deb North
• Levels: All levels